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Flight Data Recorder
A flight data recorder (FDR) is a device mandated on certain aircraft, typically turbine-powered aircraft over 5,700 kg, that continuously records aircraft performance and flight parameters. It must operate continuously from the time the aircraft first begins moving under its own power until the flight terminates.
Key Points
- •Must retain the last 25 hours of flight data recording.
- •Recordings must be legally preserved following an immediately reportable matter.
- •Can be combined with a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) in a single combination unit.
Exam Relevance
Understanding basic equipment carriage requirements and the legal rules regarding the preservation of recordings after an incident is part of aviation law.
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